The Make-Up was a Washington, D.C.–based band formed in 1995, consisting of Ian Svenonius, James Canty, Steve Gamboa, Michelle Mae,[1] and for a brief period Alex Minoff.

The band was also the subject of the short film Blue is Beautiful by James Schneider, later repackaged as part of In Film/On Video in 2006.

[5] On their many releases, the Make-Up recorded with producers including Brendan Canty, Calvin Johnson, Guy Picciotto, Royal Trux ("Adam and Eve"), John Loder, and Ian MacKaye.

All of the Make-Up's singles and B-sides, with the exception of remixes and versions, were compiled on I Want Some (1999).

"Untouchable Sound" "I Want Some" "Hanging Out in Someone Else's World" "Rough Riders (Make-Up / Mighty Flashlight Remix)" "Love Calls Yr Name" Live performance of"Time Machine" "Save Yourself / It's All for You (Remix)" "Save Yourself / It's All for You (Remix)" "Save Yourself" (version)